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Pallid Cuckoo

Heteroscenes pallidus

Least Concern

Размах крыльев

37,2 cm

Масса

90,5 g

Семейство

Cuculidae

Отряд

Cuculiformes

О нас

Pallid Cuckoo (Heteroscenes pallidus) — 28–33 cm. Pale grey-brown above; whitish below with faint spotting; graduated tail; yellow orbital ring; notched bill. Widespread across Australia in woodland, open scrub, and grassland. Migratory. Brood parasite targeting a wide range of passerine hosts. Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Размах крыльев	37,2 cm	14.6 in
Масса	90,5 g	3.19 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Pallid Cuckoo: pale gray-brown above; white-cream below; long graduated gray-brown tail; yellow eye-ring; no barring; plain cuckoo

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

Охранный статус

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-14 days.

Звук

Пение

Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense wet forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Таксономия

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Отряд	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Семейство	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Heteroscenes
Виды	Heteroscenes pallidus

External Databases

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Pallid Cuckoo endangered?

The Pallid Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Pallid Cuckoo nest?

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-14 days.

What does the Pallid Cuckoo sound like?

Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense wet forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Pallid Cuckoo?

The Pallid Cuckoo has a wingspan of 37.2 cm, weight of 90.5 g.

What order and family does the Pallid Cuckoo belong to?

The Pallid Cuckoo (Heteroscenes pallidus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.